The Donald F. Moylan, M.D. Collection of American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts, Part II

Framed: 29 x 41 inches.

In overall fine and stable condition. Light deposits of dust and grime throughout, with frame abrasions and stretcher marks to canvas edges. Uneven craquelure throughout and small area of impact crackle above bowsprit within clouds. Slight buckle to canvas visible at upper left corner. Small patch (approx. 1 x 1/2 inch) applied to verso at far right, with repairs faintly visible under raking light on recto; few other minor areas of inpainting visible to sky under UV light examination. Water surrounding signature is very dark under UV light, although signature does not fluoresce, suggesting that this area was not cleaned at the same time as the rest of the canvas to avoid any overcleaning to the signature. Cracks, finish loss, and inpainting present throughout frame.

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